3-Methyl-2-Butanol (sec-Isoamyl Alcohol)
3-Methyl-2-butanol, also known as sec-isoamyl alcohol, is a secondary pentanol isomer and a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol. It is used as a coupling agent in industrial cleaners and as a fuel additive.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Related Products under Tariff item 2905.19.00
1-Hexanol
1-Hexanol, also known as hexyl alcohol, is a primary saturated acyclic alcohol with the formula C6H14O. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol. It is used in plasticizers, flavors, and detergents.
2,2-Dimethyl-1-Propanol (Neopentyl Alcohol)
2,2-Dimethyl-1-propanol, also known as neopentyl alcohol, is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the formula C5H12O. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol. Its highly branched structure makes it valuable in specialty polymer synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
2-Methyl-1-Butanol
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a primary pentanol isomer and a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under tariff item 2905.19.00 for 'other' saturated monohydric alcohols. It is used in synthetic resins, lacquers, and as a flavoring agent.
2-Methyl-1-Pentanol
2-Methyl-1-pentanol is a primary branched acyclic alcohol with the formula C6H14O, serving as a flavorant and solvent in specialty chemicals. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol.
2-Pentanol
2-Pentanol is a secondary saturated acyclic alcohol with the formula C5H12O, employed in plasticizers and as a chemical intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol.
3-Methyl-2-Butanol
3-Methyl-2-butanol is a secondary acyclic alcohol with the formula C5H12O, serving as a solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers and extraction processes. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2905.19.00 as an 'other' saturated monohydric alcohol.